Diet & Recipes

The benefits are endless when it comes to vitamin C. You can find it in fresh fruits and vegetables or simply...

Burger and fries. Peanut butter and jelly. Pancakes and syrup. Great things often come in pairs but usually end up as...

Statistics show that more than 34 percent of Americans are obese, and both the figures and the waistlines are constantly expanding....

Taylor Matheny is a Los Angeles–based fitness trainer and chef. She studied sports nutrition while learning culinary techniques and is certified...

While many diets promise substantial bodyfat loss, they all have a built-in negative factor—bodyfat regain. In fact, about 95 percent of...

“I follow a plant-based diet and encourage others to do the same for optimal health and vitality, to live compassionately, and...

The first part of this book is packed with pretty basic nutrition advice—you know, eat four to six meals a day,...

Q: What do you think about the value of eating oats? A: Oats do contain a relatively high level of protein,...

High-carb, low-carb or no-carb diets—which is best for bodybuilders trying to get lean without sacrificing muscle? That’s a tough question to...

“More energy (calories) is spent digesting and absorbing high-fiber foods. In fact, if you increase your fiber intake to 35 grams...

Getting enough potassium in your diet means better blood pressure and muscle function. Unfortunately, the Institute of Medicine of the National...

If you don’t get out in the sun often, take vitamin D supplements, at least 2,000 international units per day. And...

If you’re looking for something to give your salads a healthier punch, try mushrooms. A study published in the Journal of...

When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...

Many studies have shown the health benefits of red wine, but now there is another reason to drink it—or at least...